The Rumours Thread

[Saintsified]

Exactly what I am thinking.

Biggest difference this year to last has to be the absence of Benji Marshall and Mitch Rein. Enter McInnes and McCrone and you see much happier 5/8 and much more productive back rowers and props. Now just imagine what Hunt and Widdop will get up to.

and a better coach, who has players who can execute his vision.

 

[cussy]

Once again the innuendo is that because Widdop has signed a big contract we won't be able to afford Packer. Yet bulldogs and Roosters sign everyone but their high profile players not linked to anyone.

 

[Country Dragon]

Well Mary is looking good right now, anyone who says he isnt is a f**kwit, now upgrade him, pay him double and give him 4 years.

Widdop has proved himself at the highest level, Mary hasn't done anything near that at the moment!

 

[dragonssamy61]

Exactly what I am thinking.

Biggest difference this year to last has to be the absence of Benji Marshall and Mitch Rein. Enter McInnes and McCrone and you see much happier 5/8 and much more productive back rowers and props. Now just imagine what Hunt and Widdop will get up to.

Agree thebigredv
Mcinnes and Vaughan have made a huge difference.
Throw in hunt and happy days.
Hopefully we can extend mcinnes.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Whilst I'm very happy that he is going to re-sign, I find it curious what has gone on behind the scenes.

Millward was quoted as saying that Field would be groomed at fullback, then transitioned into the 5/8 role to partner Hunt. That appears to have been either a case of Millward over reacting or the expectation that IF Widdop was going to re-sign it would only be a short contract of 1 or 2 years. Both though indicate that the shifting sands of recruitment cannot be predicted, especially in this market. I think it would have been a benefit for everyone if Millward didn't open his mouth about these issues.

Now as for Dugan, he has really backed himself into a corner, as it appears even the Tigers are not interested in him. Really only the Knights may be tempted given they lost Bird and could use a defensive fullback, but at what cost and what would be the difference for Dugan to sign with them or us or even French rugby?

They way it looks to me is that with the re-signing of Widdop as 5/8 for 4yrs, what is to be done with Field? My guess is that Dugan, as I mentioned above, is not a super priority for us. I feel that Field will play ffullback next year and given this year and another pre-season to "bulk-up" but without losing his dynamic speed.
I think Millward has a vision of a spine of:
Field
Widdop
Hunt
McInnes

Also, if Dugan isn't re-signed then use his current money and the priority must go (in order) Packer, McInnes - (extension), Mann+ Lafai, Lawrie + Kerr.

Dragonslayer
I hope recruitment reads your message above.

 

[SaintElroy]

Is the sky still falling?

 

[Brutalitops]

Yet bulldogs and Roosters sign everyone but their high profile players not linked to anyone.

This is just not true at all. I have read about at least 4 Bulldogs players looking to be offloaded, (3 of those being Reynolds, Graham and Mbye) who all certainly make up around 2 million. Plus i saw something about the Morris boys being moved on at first opportunity

As for Roosters, SKD is on the way out, their fullback is on like 300k as is, and is leaving now, and I think you'll find Ferguson won't be around too much longer either.

 

[Saint or sinner]

James hooper on fox sports said dragons new offer is a 4 year deal .. No signed yet but will be soon great news ..

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

BSE
Can you tell me the winner of the 5 at randwick
Thanks

Number 5 SCHEDULE

 

[blacksafake]

BSE
Can you tell me the winner of the 5 at randwick
Thanks

FTR Sammy I'll be on the 5 schedule.
Whatever you back, good luck

 

[2010]

Let's hope we can get Dugan, Packer done now

 

[gitano]

Let's hope we can get Dugan, Packer done now

And Widdop too hopefully!

 

[Saintsified]

Widdop has proved himself at the highest level, Mary hasn't done anything near that at the moment!

at the moment he is no 1

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Why does Milward always say one thing and do another?

Since Mary's stripped of Retention + Recruiting, it can't be his fault.

Milward's in charge, he tells us all his plan, and then does something else.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Number 5 SCHEDULE

Thanks champ
But I be more than happy when we bet the Roosters

 

[God-King Dean]

Source?

Serious mate ?

Put an old man out of his misery , is that correct , or are you telling fibs again ?

I made it up.

Was just making a point of how easy it is for people to talk out their arse.

 

[Country Dragon]

at the moment he is no 1

Do you get a trophy for leading after 7 rounds???

 

[Crush]

I made it up.

Was just making a point of how easy it is for Poole to talk out their arse.

Amazing. Thanks.

 

[God-King Dean]

Amazing. Thanks.

You're welcome

 

[epDragon62]

Why does Milward always say one thing and do another?

Since Mary's stripped of Retention + Recruiting, it can't be his fault.

Milward's in charge, he tells us all his plan, and then does something else.

Be reasonable, he isn't negotiating via the media, nor the fans. He does what is appropriate at the time as it looks to me.